used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is a surprise," she said.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
any thing at all
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "My appearances _are_ sometimes surprising," he said.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My appearances _are_ sometimes surprising," he said.
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He held her hand and looked meaningly at her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
Edyth
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From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held her hand and looked meaningly at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He held her hand and looked meaningly at her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a surprise," she said.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He held her hand and looked meaningly at her.
meaningly
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From this reading He held her hand and looked meaningly at her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My appearances _are_ sometimes surprising," he said.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
the middle of the day
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is a surprise," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
for a short time
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "My appearances _are_ sometimes surprising," he said.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "This is a surprise," she said.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading "My appearances _are_ sometimes surprising," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a surprise," she said.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STEEL AGAINST STEEL Shortly before noon next day, Ashton-Kirk, in an immaculate morning suit, was ushered into the presence of Miss Edyth Vale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he expected confusion, embarrassment or anything of that sort, he was disappointed; for she greeted him eagerly and with outstretched hand.
